BPA struggles with wind backup
When Oregon wind farms aren’t producing enough energy, they turn to Bonneville Power Administration for backup power – but they are struggling to provide enough.
Mysterious makers of cheaper wine
Four vintners make up Guild Winemakers, a group that produces affordable wine from high-quality excess fruit and finished wine.
Passive Houses gain popularity
Passive Houses that reduce energy usage by up to 90% because of airtight construction are gaining a following in Oregon.
Beekeepers face a complex future
The panic over the plight of the honeybee has passed. Now let’s worry about the health of the beekeepers.
Where will health reform take us?
Economist Mark Thoma, professor of economics at the University of Oregon, muses on the affects of health care changes, including mandated coverage.
Top 3 best large nonprofits
Our second annual ranking of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon celebrates what it means to be a great place to work. Read about the top three large organizations, with more than 75 employees worldwide.
Top 3 best medium nonprofits
Our second annual ranking of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon celebrates what it means to be a great place to work. Read about the top three medium organizations, with 25 to 74 employees worldwide.
Top 3 best small nonprofits
Our second annual ranking of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon celebrates what it means to be a great place to work. Read about the top four small organizations, with 10 to 24 employees worldwide.
2010 List of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon
Almost 5,000 nonprofit employees from more than 150 organizations around the state participated in the second annual 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon survey, and they had a lot to say about what it takes to be a great place to work.
Powerlist: Social media boosts ad firms
Despite the recession, Oregon’s advertising industry has seen business pick up this year thanks in part to the prudent use of social media.